Scouting For The Mormons On The Great Frontier

By Sidney A. Hanks and Ephraim K. Hanks

Book Overview

""Scouting For The Mormons On The Great Frontier"" is a historical book written by Sidney A. Hanks. It is a personal account of the author's experiences as a scout for the Mormon pioneers who were settling the western frontier in the mid-19th century. The book details the challenges and dangers faced by the pioneers as they made their way across the Great Plains, through the Rocky Mountains, and into the Salt Lake Valley. Hanks describes the harsh conditions of the journey, including extreme weather, lack of food and water, and encounters with hostile Native American tribes. He also shares stories of the Mormon leaders, including Brigham Young, and their efforts to establish a new home for their people in Utah. The book provides a unique perspective on the early history of the American West and the role of the Mormon pioneers in shaping it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163148628
• ISBN13: 9781163148624
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"